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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845.05, 13,268.26 and 3,577.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845.05, 13,268.26 and 3,577.57 is: 5,366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845.05 : 13,268.26 = 3,577.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845.05/13,268.26 = 3,577.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845.05x = 13,268.26 × 3,577.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845.05x = 47,468,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,468,080.11/8,845.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.63

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